Minimal

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Minimal

Minimal (pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪməl/), from the Latin word minimus meaning smallest, is a term often used in the medical field to describe the least or smallest amount or degree of something.

Definition

In a medical context, minimal can refer to the least severe degree of a condition, symptom, or sign. For example, minimal pain would refer to a very low level of discomfort, while minimal inflammation would indicate a very slight or barely detectable level of swelling and redness.

Related Terms

  • Minimal Change Disease - A kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome, even though damage to the kidneys is minimal or undetectable under a regular microscope.
  • Minimal Residual Disease - The small number of cancer cells that remain in the body after treatment.
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery - A type of surgery performed through small incisions, resulting in less damage to the body than traditional open surgery.

Etymology

The term minimal originates from the Latin word minimus, meaning smallest. It was first used in the English language in the 1660s to describe the smallest possible amount or degree of something.

Pronunciation

The term minimal is pronounced as /ˈmɪnɪməl/.

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